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Comet P/2001 MD7 (LINEAR)

Discovered June 21, 2001

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P/2001 MD7 (LINEAR) has a revolution period of 7.50 years, and has a typical short-period comet orbit.   Originally thought to be an asteroid it was later noticed to be a comet.

Sunflower Observatory, Olathe, KS